why do we get such small avatar space?

[tarabos]

i've seen a lot of v-bulletin forums with these gigantic avatars on them. now stuff like that is out of control, and i realize that there are bandwith issues, but maybe they could be a little bigger...like 10x10 pixels bigger or so?

doesn't hurt to ask...

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Size is currently set at 70x70. 20kb file size max.

Started out with I think a 40x40 limit. I've bumped it up a few times as I check things out.

Biggest issue isn't really the dimensions, as the file size. get a thread with alot of graphics in it, and it takes a while for the dialup folks.

 

[tarabos]

right...i'm sure it's possible to keep the file size restriction but increase the actual dimensions...corrrect?

jim kelly needs to know

 

[Elfan]

Ya as one of those dial up folks, lots of large custom avatars + ads + smiley and such + attached files + long threads = SLOW load. I've seen other boards that are just covered in costum pics; its icky.

Martial Talk on the other hand...

 

[Bob Hubbard]

I try to balance the loads and such. The dimentions can be increased, I'll have to play with it a bit and see. Its also an aestetic thing. I've been on a few boards that have no limits, and a few folks have -huge- avatars....makes things look like crap.

File size is firm, but let me play a bit and I'll see what'll fit ok. Might be a while though, as I've got a lot on the front burner at the moment.

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